The Police Command in Rivers State has confirmed the detention of a couple for the reported assault on a 13-year-old girl in their residence in Port Harcourt. The wife allegedly accused the girl of an affair with her husband, resulting in physical abuse and the insertion of pepper in the girl’s private area. The suspects are in custody pending further investigations. The victim’s mother shared details of the incident, expressing her distress over the ordeal her daughter faced. The couple’s children have been placed in the care of relatives. An advocate for human rights condemned the actions, calling for a thorough investigation and accountability for those involved. The incident has sparked calls for justice for the traumatized teenager.
Police arrest couple in P’Harcourt over alleged rape, assault of minor
